[ad_1] Picture used for representational purposes only. Conventionally, airport lounges primarily served as waiting areas for transit passengers. Now, envision an airport lounge that not only foresees your every requirement but also offers a customised experience that effortlessly combines relaxation, productivity, and entertainment. This represents the concept of the “smart …
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SAF volumes growing but still missing opportunities, says IATA, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image In 2023, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) volumes reached 600 million liters, doubling the previous year’s production. Despite this growth, SAF accounted for only 3 per cent of all renewable fuels, with the majority (97 per cent) allocated to other sectors. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) sharing …
Read More »Gujarat Tourism turns focus on MICE; to sign MoUs at CIC forum, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image With the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) gaining utmost prominence, the state is now trying to pin its focus on the sector, said Hareet Shukla (IAS), Secretary, Tourism Department of Gujarat. “MICE sector is one of the important efforts made in the tourism sector to increase …
Read More »From hurdles to heights, how India’s tourism sector is a journey of opportunity, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Tourism is one of the world’s most important economic sectors, It employs one in every ten people on Earth and provides livelihoods to hundreds of millions more as per WTO. In India as well, up until the onset of the Covid pandemic, the Indian tourism and travel industry had …
Read More »2nd edition brings the industry together, felicitates award winners at Gala event, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Award winners and ETTW team with Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte. India’s tourism industry is on the verge of achieving new heights, just like the Business vertical of Economic Times, ETTravelWorld. The Economic Times Travel and Tourism Conclave and Awards, which is designed with the rapidly evolving dynamics and …
Read More »The Countdown Begins! 2nd ET Travel & Tourism Conclave & Awards to engage travel industry on Nov 30, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] A snapshot from the 1st edition of ET Travel & Tourism Conclave & Awards The stage is set for the grand return of the 2nd edition of the Economic Times Travel & Tourism Conclave & Awards, an initiative by ETTravelWorld. Scheduled to take place on November 30, 2023, at …
Read More »IATA urges swift government action to propel aviation decarbonisation efforts, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates government action to facilitate aviation’s decarbonisation, as agreed upon during the Third Conference on Aviation Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) hosted by The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Dubai. During the pivotal CAAF/3 conference, multiple critical agreements were forged, signifying a …
Read More »2x increase in flight ticket spends, 35% in holiday accommodations during Diwali: Razorpay, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image A recent analysis has revealed a notable divergence from traditional consumer behaviour patterns typically observed during Diwali. Noteworthy trends indicate a 2x surge in expenditures on flight tickets and a 35 per cent increase in spending on holiday accommodations. This, stated the report, showcases a significant inclination …
Read More »Cleartrip focuses on flexibility to boost travel demand, mulls launch on international sectors too, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Aditya Agarwal, CFO, Cleartrip Traditionally, travel planning was a meticulous process. Today, it is characterised by a desire for flexibility. Right from refunds to easy cancellation policies, travellers look for flexible products that facilitate unexpected changes in plans. In fact, as per a recent Google report, 78 per cent …
Read More »Akasa Air issues travel advisory ahead of cricket World Cup final, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Akasa Air issues travel advisory ahead of cricket World Cup final In the run-up to the big-ticket final clash between India and Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat on Sunday, Akasa Air issued a travel advisory saying that due to airspace …
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